Johnny Leroy Watson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 26, 2025, at the age of 73, Johnny Leroy Watson of Clayton, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leroy Johnny Watson and Martha Parnell Watson; his brother Billy Watson; and his brother-in-law Jimmy Davis. He is survived by: his wife Brenda Davis Watson; his son Johnny Wayne Watson of Clayton; his grandchildren, Johnathan Watson (Leslie) and Elizabeth Watson; his great grandchild Ryan Leo Watson; his siblings, Jimmy Watson of Selma, Timothy Watson of Smithfield, Robby Watson (BJ) of Clayton, Ronnie Watson of Virginia and Phyllis Horton (Leon) of South Carolina; his mother-in-law Irene Williams of Clayton; and his siblings-in-law, Billy Davis (Susan) of Selma, Wanda Benson (Mark) of Clayton and Susie Cavalier (Chris) of Clayton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Knollwood Memorial Park (4362 Hwy 70 Business, Clayton, NC 27520).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the SECU Hospice House at Johnston Health Foundation Attn: Hospice Fund, P.O. Box 1376 Smithfield, NC 27577.